Language Barrier Sparks Tension in Rajya Sabha
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) members created a commotion in the Rajya Sabha when Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, admitted to not understanding a question posed in Bengali by TMC MP Mamata Thakur. This prompted a call for answers regarding the welfare of displaced Sikh families.
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The Rajya Sabha witnessed intense scenes on Monday as members of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) protested during Question Hour.
The uproar occurred after Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, stated he couldn't grasp a question asked in Bengali by a TMC MP. This led to demands for clarity regarding the rehabilitation of displaced Sikh families.
Following intervention by the Chairman, the session attempted to proceed calmly, addressing the pertinent questions posed by the members.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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